Sticky59
New Zealander expat in Bulgaria
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New Zealander
Registration: 26 August 2021
Post or Courier from UK (Wales) to rural (South East) Bulgaria by Kit2001
Hi, We bought our house a few years ago (sadly just after Brexit due to delays and get out once or twice per year. We are VERY slowly fixing things - we paid for a new roof last year, but are hoping to do a lot of the work ourselves.The house is ...
@Kit2001 You will need to go and get a customs number ..... cannot remember what they call it officially. Any courier delivering to you from outside the E.U will be asking for it. Its a simple fill the form out and wait 10 minutes operation ... ... Read More
Documents needed to renew residency card. by Melvyn Dawson
Hi, I have lived permanently I Bulgaria for 20 years and still have ask this.i have a bank account ,driving licence,residency permit etc. I can remember most of the documents I submitted for my last 5 year residency card but can someone who has ...
Yep. Same here bro .... didnt make the deadline for the 10 year but will be in there again in 2026. Same deal as you. Bg wife ... everything has to go via a translation service and then a notary .... we use a local solicitors office that our ... Read More
Technopolis by POZA_76913
Does anybody have experience with buying stuff from technopolis or online retailer with delivery? My house doesn't have a address only thing i can give them is my coordinates on google since i don't drive
@POZA_76913 Have bought from eMag and Zora. Drop boxes are secure and are usually a delivery option. Most can be operated in Eng and Bg. Read More
Cabled internet not WIFI by GuestPoster5763
Hi i'm looking to rent in Bulgaria for 6 months initially, i may buy accommodation after that. I work online and need very reliable internet connection, WIFI is not good enough, and wonder how easy is it to get fibre or cable TV type lined internet ...
Hi, this may help .... but I am no expert. We put an internet connection into one of our apartments back in 2017 ... we were preparing to spend more time out here in Bg . i noticed it was fibre right into the router. We have the basic and still get ... Read More
Change of address by AshAdu
Hello everyone,When we got our Bulgarian residence we were in Plovdiv, so a Plovdiv address is on our Bulgarian ID cards. Our car is also registered in Plovdiv.We now live outside Bansko. My better half feels we should update our address. We would ...
@AshAdu Just to touch on the change of drivers license issue. I am a Kiwi, and when I came to Bg it was from the UK. I had a UK D/L, but it was after the Brexit D/L easy exchange period. Anyway ...... they require proof that you have completed high ... Read More
Recommendations for Banks in Bulgaria (EU Citizen) by sfriggieri75
Hi everyone. Can anyone please share which bank is best for opening an account as an EU citizen in Bulgaria, and what documents are required? 馃檹
@VillageLife Just opened an account with Fibank .... helped by my Bg stepson but the clerk spoke English ...... its interesting how they dont disclose this from the start, so i went through most of it via my stepson navigating. ID card, passport ... Read More
Road safety in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Bulgaria as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Bulgaria, whether ...
This conversation reminds me of Northern Ireland. I was warned by a friend .... when attempting to overtake another car look over your shoulder. Sure enough it happened several times ...... when attempting to overtake or pass ..... another car was ... Read More
Permanent residency application by kari2g
Hi, everyone! My boyfriend (from the UK) has a temporary residency in Bulgaria for 5 years which expires in January 2026. He is eligible to apply for Permanent Residency. Somewhere, I read that the process should be started two months in advance. ...
@kari2g The application must be done no later than 2 weeks before the residency expires ....... they get p'd off if you leave only a few days for processing. Read More
Permanent residency application by kari2g
Hi, everyone! My boyfriend (from the UK) has a temporary residency in Bulgaria for 5 years which expires in January 2026. He is eligible to apply for Permanent Residency. Somewhere, I read that the process should be started two months in advance. ...
They are now offering the 10 year, for eligible long stay permit holders. Read More
Bulgarian properties by maureendevine
Hi,Finally found my property (I hope).馃It's with Bulgarian properties.com. it's apparently been trading 20 years but I can only find 5 reviews of the company which aren't complimentary. Anyone had any dealings with them especially south east ...
Good post. I would reiterate to the un educated ....... it is the Wild West out here .... where the big ones can very easily eat the little ones. There is good property and decent deals to be had .... but buyer beware ..... no one holding your hand. Read More
Question about UK to BG car for permanent move by GuestPoster339876
Hi all,I spotted another thread about this but it wasn't quite a match for my query, so I hope someone can help. I want to move permanently to Bulgaria. I understand that once I am granted temp residency I can take a UK vehicle for six months and ...
@Jax Hammer Hi Jax,Spotted this a bit late but heres my thoughts that may help. I came out here in 2019 and brought a RHD car from the UK. I dont know if its because I've driven in other European countries, or because I have a Bg wife who has a ... Read More
Storage facilities around Nessebar area, Black Sea.
Am in need of some temporary secure storage facilities in or around the Nessebar region in the next few months. Actual self storage facilities would be optimum, but would also consider a secure, dry lockup garage or similar.I have scoured the web to ... Read More
Renewal of Bulgarian residency card by Kath948381
My card is due to be renewed next February, if I'm not in Bulgaria at the time can I renew it after theis month ?
Is it actually a residency permit or just a long stay ID card that must be renewed. Best to call an immigration office for the answer. Read More
Income streams for D Visa by grumpyoldbird
I know there are lots of threads about the requirements for a D Visa, but I cant find anything that answers my query, so I'm hoping maybe someone knows the answer. Would income from one rental property in the UK and another one in France, be ...
@grumpyoldbirdI think if you could produce statements that showed regular deposits into your account, and show them the deeds of the properties, that would go a long way to satisfy them. Read More
ONT Router (modem) problem. by Sticky59
Hi,Hoping someone can answer some internet/wi fi questions for me. I use Vivacom as my service provider here in Plovdiv. They supply their customers with Nokia routers, and the older ones are pretty average to say the least. Mine is about to give up ...
Understood ..... yes it may make a difference.Thanks for the prompt reply. Read More
ONT Router (modem) problem. by Sticky59
Hi,Hoping someone can answer some internet/wi fi questions for me. I use Vivacom as my service provider here in Plovdiv. They supply their customers with Nokia routers, and the older ones are pretty average to say the least. Mine is about to give up ...
Thanks for your reply. Yes, of course they will replace it ...... but we had a bad experience with Vivacom last time the 'engineers' came around to the apartment I thought I would go this route first.So, in your instance ..... you are still using ... Read More
ONT Router (modem) problem.
Hi,Hoping someone can answer some internet/wi fi questions for me. I use Vivacom as my service provider here in Plovdiv. They supply their customers with Nokia routers, and the older ones are pretty average to say the least. Mine is about to give up ... Read More
Medical Certificate by H Williams
Could someone explain what procedures they do for the Medical Certificate that is required to exchange the drivers licence please?The UK Gov website says 'A medical certificate following an examination of your vision, hearing, nervous system, ...
I recently (6 months ago) underwent the drivers licence swap fiasco. We made an appointment with a local Medical centre that performs the exam. I rocked up with my Bulgarian wife who kindly translates. Was shown into an office. My wife showed the GP ... Read More
New arrivals mobile phone problems by kaththomas700
Well it would seem that my mobile phone operator won't let me make calls anymore. So I assume I'll have to get a Bulgarian phone and set it up !!!! I'm an old Biddie so I may have to wait until.one of my son's visits , meantime I intend to pay for ...
@kaththomas700You can get Whatsapp and Messenger apps for your laptop in the mean time. Read More
Registering my UK Car by grahamstark1
Over the past week i have tried to register my Renault trafic at Vratsa KAT, all documents and import taxes were in order but Technotest refused to do a conformity test and said they were no longer allowed to register RHD UK vehicles since Brexit. ...
I would have to go through my paperwork but that doesnt sound familiar. I did mine the hard way ..... brought it in back in 2019 .... let it sit through Covid, then went and got it sorted with customs, VAT headlight complience etc ..... then through ... Read More
Registering my UK Car by grahamstark1
Over the past week i have tried to register my Renault trafic at Vratsa KAT, all documents and import taxes were in order but Technotest refused to do a conformity test and said they were no longer allowed to register RHD UK vehicles since Brexit. ...
@grahamstark1 Sounds like total BS to me ... but something may have changed since I put mine through in Plovdiv last September. Some criminals cut my CAT out and I had it replaced with a resonator at the recommendation of my stepson ...... they ... Read More
Special permission for Visa D by tutisservis
Hi,does anyone have any experience or knowledge of how to effect and process a spouse visa D NOT from country of origin?Kind regards,William.
Hi there. I went through having to get a D visa, so if you have any questions ask away. Help if I can. There are some pretty knowledgeable people on this site so you should find your answers. Cheers,Alex. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, The real estate site you want is [link under review] ....put in your parameters and you will have lots to chose from. Good luck. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, I am new to the site. Have lived in Plovdiv now for 2 years and have been coming and going back and forth from the U.K over the last 10 years. I am a Kiwi and a Chiropractor by Profession. Glad to be part of the Expat community. Cheers. Read More
Plovdiv Real Estate by lukejngodley
Hi everyone, I have been reading through the threads on this forum and have found it extremely helpful. Myself and my wife who is a European citizen are looking at moving to Plovdiv. Looking for a reliable estate agent or the possibly purhasing a ...
Hi there, Found this tread a bit late but thought I'd reply and say hi. I have lived in Plovdiv for the last 2 years ....been coming and going over the last 10. I am married to a Bulgaria. just a comment about the residency permit. It is not as ... Read More